William Edwards Quanta Classic White Plates 168mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The William Edwards Quanta range is a bone china tableware collection built around a restrained geometric aesthetic. The 168mm plate in classic white uses a white-on-white printing technique combined with...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Patterned
- Diameter
- 171.4
- Dimensions
- 14.5(H) x 171.4(Ø)mm | ½(H)" x 6¾(Ø)"
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Product Description
The William Edwards Quanta range is a bone china tableware collection built around a restrained geometric aesthetic. The 168mm plate in classic white uses a white-on-white printing technique combined with subtle embossment and copper mica detailing to create surface texture without relying on colour. The result is a plate that reads as clean and simple on the table while rewarding closer attention — a useful quality in fine dining environments where understated presentation is part of the experience.
In service, bone china at this specification performs well under the demands of a busy restaurant pass. The material is appreciably lighter than many stoneware or porcelain alternatives of equivalent size, which makes a practical difference when front-of-house staff are handling covers at volume. The scratch-resistant glaze holds up reliably through repeated dishwasher cycles, and the stackable profile means storage and retrieval during service is straightforward without risk of surface damage.
From an operational standpoint, the Quanta plate offers a few advantages worth noting:
- Bone china construction keeps weight low without compromising durability
- White-on-white embossed finish presents well under varied lighting conditions
- Scratch-resistant glaze maintains appearance through commercial dishwasher cycles
- Stackable form reduces storage footprint on shelving and in pass areas
- Dishwasher safe, supporting efficient turnaround between covers
At 168mm, this is a side plate or small starter plate rather than a main course plate. It suits amuse-bouche, bread, petit fours, or composed small plates on a tasting menu. Operators running higher-volume brasserie or casual dining formats may find a plainer, more robust plate better suited to their throughput and handling requirements. The Quanta collection is positioned at the quality end of the market and is most at home in fine dining, boutique hotel dining rooms, or upscale private dining settings.
If you are specifying tableware across a new opening or refreshing an existing cover, it is worth talking through the full Quanta range alongside your service style and volume before committing to quantities. The team is happy to help with that conversation.
Key Features
- Bone china construction with 47% bone ash content for durability
- White-on-white embossment with copper mica decorative detailing
- Scratch-resistant glaze retains finish through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Stackable profile designed to minimise storage footprint in service areas
- 168mm diameter suited to side, starter, or small plate presentations
Operational Benefits
- Lower plate weight reduces front-of-house handling fatigue during busy service
- Understated textured finish presents well across varied fine dining menus
- Glaze durability supports consistent appearance throughout extended plate life
- Stackable design speeds up retrieval and reduces breakage risk in storage
- Dishwasher-safe construction supports efficient cover turnaround between services
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Patterned
- Diameter
- 171.4
- Dimensions
- 14.5(H) x 171.4(Ø)mm | ½(H)" x 6¾(Ø)"
- Material
- Bone China
- Weight
- 204g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- This plate is most at home in fine dining restaurants, boutique hotel dining rooms, and upscale private dining settings where presentation quality is a priority. Its embossed white-on-white finish and copper mica detailing are designed to complement carefully composed small plates and tasting menus rather than high-volume casual dining operations.
- Bone china with a scratch-resistant glaze generally performs well through commercial dishwasher cycles when handled and racked correctly. The glaze helps resist surface marking from cutlery and repeated washing, though as with any quality tableware, avoiding overcrowding in dishwasher baskets and using appropriate detergent concentrations will extend the plate's service life.
- At 168mm, this sits firmly in side plate or small starter plate territory — it is not suited to main course presentations. It works well for bread, amuse-bouche, petit fours, or small composed plates on a tasting menu. If you need a larger plate from the Quanta range for main course covers, it is worth speaking to us about the other sizes available within the collection.